Indianapolis 2001
Aug/17/2001
by Thanksmate
Hi everyone. It is day 8 of the summer hardcourt season tour for me, and this is my first chance to be at a Kinko's to write to you all. We( Erin, Kam, Chris, Carol, Michelle) have been hanging with the players for days now, and there is lots to report, but first, Pat is doing great, looks great (as you say below, he shaved his head back down to about 1/2 inch apparently of his off day of Monday this week). He is looking tan, fit and ready for anything. He plays tonight at 7, Pless I think it is. The weather here is overcast, so let's hope no rain. He has been accommodating of the people seeking autographs for the most part, though is keeping a pretty low profile I think. No partying, no night life from what we see and hear. There was a funny interview of him last night after he won over Tabara. Crazy Lou the tennis fan was there and throughout the match had been yelling out Aussie Aussie Aussie Oy Oy Oy, and so the interviewer asked, "is that a friend of yours?" and Pat said "it's my father" to plenty of laughs. Then the interviewer asked about retirement, and said "there are lots of people who will be very disappointed, including this gaggle of women with all the cameras assembled right here" to which there was much laughter, and Pat said "that would be alright" as he scratched his head. We are having a total blast, and miss you all, and wish you were here, and all I can say is if you still have the chance, go and see Pat live and in person. It is so worth it. Lots of love. Thanksmate